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PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2023
PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say
Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area's soil, waters and wildlife.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
Free disposal of unusable pesticides available
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PublishedJune 2, 2016
Pesticides killing the bees
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PublishedJune 10, 2015
P. Webber: A simple survival strategy
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PublishedAugust 25, 2014
Maine collecting banned and unusable pesticides from residents and barn owners
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